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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.94, 14,651.28 and 3,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.94, 14,651.28 and 3,922.56 is: 5,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.94 : 14,651.28 = 3,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.94/14,651.28 = 3,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.94x = 14,651.28 × 3,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.94x = 57,470,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,470,524.88/9,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.20

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